Mangalore November 15, 2008: Popular Kannada daily Vijaya Karnataka had organised Muddu Kanda photo contest for children below three years in collaboration with the Ideal Ice Cream in the city on the occasion of children’s day on 14 November.

The prizes were given away to the winners at a colorful function organized at the Kuloor office of Vijaya Karnataka daily. The first place was bagged by R Sujan Prabhu son of Sudheer Prabhu and Sulakshana Prabhu (residents of Mahammayi Road), second prize went to K. Shriya Bhat daughter of Dr. K Saidath and Dr. Supriya Bhat of Jeppinamogaru, and the third place was grabbed by Arjun son of Dheeraj and Ambika of Kundapur. Apart from first three prizes, six consolation prizes were given and 30 favorite photos were selected by the judges.

The contest was held for children who were less than three years of age. More than 4300 applications were received according to an official of the daily. The contest was judged by top photographer of the city namely Yajna, well known artist Basuma, and Dr Radhika.

Director of the Mangalore Airport M.R.Vasudeva speaking on the occasion said that every child is beautiful and capturing those beautiful faces through photography is an extraordinary talent. He appreciated the managements of Vijaya Karnataka daily and Ideal Ice Cream for hosting this contest and encouraging the children. He congratulated the winners and all children who participated in the contest.

Additional SP Dilip Kumar speaking on the occasion said that role of a news paper was not limited to covering the news alone but they also had the social responsibility of providing a healthy platform for the society to display their talents.

Well done Vijay Karnataka for bringing out such a nice competition of "Muddu Kanda" photo contest of tiny little children below 3 years! Keep it up!!
I thank the sponsors M/s. Ideal Ice Cream for organising such contest. Keep going!!!
All the best.

Sooraj, Hong Kong

Nov 17, 2008

Amazing!!!!

Nithin, India

Nov 17, 2008

So cute.....

Rajanikanth Shenoy, Kudpi, India

Nov 16, 2008

It's a nice attempt to felicitate tiny tots!

Keep up the spirit Vijaya Karnataka and Mukund Kamath (Ideal's)!

Nice coverage Rajesh and Team Mangalorean.

krishna bhat, India

Nov 16, 2008

WHAT A BEAUTIFUL!!!!

RAJESH U HAVE DONE A VERY GREAT JOB BY PRODUCING SO MANY CUTE CUTE FACES.. THANK VERY MUCH FOR FRESHENINING UP.

Shwetha mumbai, India

Nov 16, 2008

Vijaya Karnataka muddukanda concept is very good. And also mengalorean.com giving a very good coverage